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Yep, it is 200x60 mm select grade stone. I got it from an italien vendor R.M.A. Tools, Utensili per la lavorazione del legno. He provides excellent service with a very good price.

But, I am still...

Bart,

Below was written with a pencil on the honing surface:
200x60
SL
4+++

And, with my first use of the stone they were all gone

Kemal

Bart,

I recently got a new coticule, which by the way has the marking 4+++. What does that mean?

I am now planning one of your methods for coticule for sharpening this razor. I especially...

Bart,

Thanks for the great advise. Finally I found some time to do it and I am happy to report that I now have an even looking hone wear on the spine and also even looking edge on both sides of...

Bart,

Thanks for the advice. The blade currently passes arm-hair test after DMT 1200 easily, but I'll still take your course of action on taping the edge and evening out spine wear (after...

Yes, indeed I am new to this honing business, and I'll not give up honing this razor.

BTW, how can check if there is any warping on the blade?

kemal

I attached the pics but unfortunately I do not have means to post close-ups. I honed the razor myself to make it somewhat shaveable. I even followed Bart's advise to start from scratch and dulled the...

Hello Folks,

I got a razor (Hess 44 stainless) from ebay which has an uneven hone wear on the spine (not so much wear but still uneven), The edge itself also does not look uniform: thinner on the...